Cameron University Graduate Studies Viewbook 2023

ABOUT CAMERON UNIVERSITY

Cameron University provides a diverse and dynamic student body access to quality educational opportunities; fosters a student-centered academic environment that combines innovative classroom teaching with experiential learning; prepares students for professional success, responsible citizenship, life-long learning, and meaningful contributions to a rapidly changing world; and is a driving force in the cultural life and economic development of the region.

GRADUATE STUDIES PROGRAMS

The mission of the School of Graduate and Professional Studies at Cameron University is to provide a diverse and dynamic student body the opportunity to acquire a wide range of knowledge and skills so they can contribute to their professions and enrich their lives.

Business

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Master of Science in Organizational Leadership (MSOL)

Psychology

Master of Science in Behavioral Sciences: General Psychology (MSBS)

Master of Arts in Mental Health: Concentrations in Counseling or Marriage and Family Therapy (MAMH)

Education

Master of Education in Education (M.ED.)

Master of Education in Reading (M.ED.)

Master of Science in Educational Leadership (MSEL)

COURSE SCHEDULING OPTIONS

Cameron University’s graduate program course schedules are designed to fit busy schedules and to accommodate working professionals.

Courses are typically offered in flexible and varying formats, including online, hybrid, and on-campus.

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA)

The MBA degree is designed for working professionals seeking a competitive advantage in the business world. Cameron’s ACBSP accredited MBA is a 33- credit-hour program providing students with the expertise and skills required to successfully serve as leaders in business.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

1. Completion of baccalaureate degree from an institutionally accredited college or university.

2. Meet one of the following admission criteria:

• 3.0 GPA or 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework

• 500 GMAT score or comparable GRE score

• Combination of GMAT and GPA formula (*see CU website)

• 3.0 GPA in at least 12 hours of graduate coursework

GOALS OF THE CAMERON MBA PROGRAM

1. Provide graduates with foundational theory, principles, and knowledge at an advanced level for effective management of modern businesses and organizations;

2. Provide graduates with critical business skills and competencies needed for effective management of modern businesses and organizations;

3. Provide graduates with an understanding of the process of integrating and applying core competencies and skills in business or businessrelated environments and/or situations.

Note: Students with a non-business undergraduate major may be required to take leveling modules to meet prerequisite requirements.

ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP (MSOL)

The interdisciplinary framework of the MSOL degree is designed for professionals in business, government, and nonprofits to move into positions of increased responsibility as well as individuals who wish to become leaders in military, governmental, entrepreneurial, and corporate ventures. Career choices include organizational development, knowledge management, human resource management, information technology, business process design, organizational change management, and project management. The MSOL is an online program.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

1. Completion of baccalaureate degree from an institutionally accredited college or university.

2. Meet one of the following admission criteria:

• 3.0 GPA or 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework

• 500 GMAT score or comparable GRE score

• Combination of GMAT and GPA formula (*see CU website)

• 3.0 GPA on at least 12 hours of graduate coursework

The program objectives are to provide common bodies of knowledge at an advanced level regarding the following:

• Organizational behavior

• Leadership and knowledge management

• Training, development, and human resource issues within organizations

• Strategic knowledge and change management

• Synthesis and communication of information gleaned from data sets for decision-making purposes

• Global policies and strategies

BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN IN BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES: GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (MSBS)

The Master of Science in Behavioral Sciences (MSBS) degree is designed for individuals who seek careers in the broad spectrum of behavioral science professions and who want to increase their understanding of human behavior. Those interested in experimental psychology, and students who wish to pursue a Ph.D. in experimental psychology should choose this track. This track is a total of 33 credit hours.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

1. Completion of baccalaureate degree from an institutionally accredited college or university.

2. Have a GPA of 3.0 or above.

MENTAL HEALTH

MASTER OF ARTS IN MENTAL HEALTH (MAMH)

The Master of Arts in Mental Health (MAMH) program is designed for students who wish to pursue careers as Licensed Professional Counselors or as Licensed Marital and Family Therapists. It contains two tracks: Counseling, and Marriage and Family Therapy. The goal of the MAMH program is to develop the knowledge base and competencies for professional practice in mental health services.

COUNSELING

The MAMH Counseling track is designed to meet the needs of students who wish to pursue licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). The goals of this track are to meet the academic requirements for the LPC in the state of Oklahoma and to prepare students to perform well on the state and national licensure exams. In addition to the 24 core credit hours, MAMH Counseling students will complete an additional 36 credit hours required for the degree. These credits include an embedded certificate in Alcohol and Drug Counseling (15 credit hours).

MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY

The MAMH Marriage and Family Therapy track is designed to meet the needs of students who wish to pursue licensure as a Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT). The goals are to meet the academic requirements for the Licensed Marital and Family Therapist in Oklahoma and to prepare students to perform well on the state and national licensure exams. In addition to the 24 core credit hours, MAMH Marriage and Family Therapy students will complete an additional 24 credit hours required for the degree.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

1. Completion of baccalaureate degree from an institutionally accredited college or university.

2. Have a GPA of 3.0 or above.

PSYCHOLOGY CLINIC

WHAT WE DO

The Department of Psychology and the School of Graduate and Professional Studies at Cameron University opened the Cameron Psychology Clinic (CPC) in 2016. This free clinic fulfills two missions: It provides graduate students hands-on training under the supervision of experienced, licensed faculty members, and the clinic provides free access to mental health services to members of the community who may not otherwise have access to care.

EDUCATION

MASTER OF EDUCATION IN EDUCATION (M.ED.)

The Master of Education in Education program serves teachers and other educators who desire to grow as professionals and improve their teaching by obtaining advanced knowledge of pedagogy and classroom practices; who aspire to deepen student learning; and who seek to transform schools and increase educational equity. The program coursework is based on the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.

A flexible schedule and hybrid format allows students to earn their degree in two years or less, even if they continue to teach full-time.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

1. Completion of baccalaureate degree from an institutionally accredited college or university.

2. Meet one of the following admission criteria:

• Have a teaching certificate within the first 12 hours of graduate study

• Have two acceptable recommendation forms submitted on the applicant’s behalf

• 3.0 GPA or higher GPA

*Students may be conditionally admitted and begin coursework (up to 12 hours) without having a teaching certificate or having passed the 2 required exams. A teaching certificate is required within the first 12 hours for those pursuing the Special Education concentration.

**Applicants may be conditionally admitted with an undergraduate GPA lower than a 3.0 but must maintain a 3.0 at the graduate level.

EDUCATION IN READING

MASTER OF EDUCATION IN READING (M.ED.)

The Master of Education in Reading provides students with the preparation necessary to serve as reading specialists in the public schools of Oklahoma. This program provides pedagogy in the teaching of reading and specialized knowledge for working with children who find reading difficult. It will also prepare reading specialists to review and develop reading curricula for the schools in which they teach.

All Master of Education in Reading students must possess a qualifying teaching certificate to take more than 12 hours toward the degree. Candidates for this program must also have completed basic reading/literature classes or equivalent coursework prior to beginning the course sequence.

The Master of Education in Reading program is designed to accommodate working teaching professionals. Courses are offered online.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

1. Be admitted to graduate studies at Cameron University

2. Hold a qualifying teaching certificate

3. Have two acceptable recommendation forms submitted on applicant’s behalf

4. Have a 3.0 or higher GPA*

*For program admission, applicants may be conditionally admitted with an undergraduate GPA lower than a 3.0, but must maintain a 3.0 at the graduate level.

EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP (MSEL)

The Master of Science in Educational Leadership program is a comprehensive program designed to prepare experienced educators to take on prominent leadership roles in P–12 school systems. Students must complete one year of teaching in an accredited classroom prior to program admission.

Cameron's program offers a progressive educational experience, which combines classroom instruction and research with field-based learning experiences. The program will prepare students to be strong educational leaders and increase their capacity to cultivate leadership in others. Students will join a diverse cohort of peers and learn from scholars as well as active and veteran school administrators as they explore what it means to be a leader in the field.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

1. Be admitted to graduate studies at Cameron University

2. Provide evidence of one year of teaching experience as a certified teacher

3. Hold a qualifying teaching certificate

4. Have two acceptable recommendation forms submitted on applicant’s behalf

5. Have a 3.0 or higher GPA*

* For Program admission, applicants may be conditionally admitted with an undergraduate GPA lower than a 3.0, but must maintain a 3.0 at the graduate level.